What’s Your Style Identity?
Your design preferences define your personal style!
We all have a unique style identity when it comes to interior design. You may already know what you’re drawn to, even if you don’t know the name or the defining characteristics of that style. Take a moment to answer a few simple questions and discover the design style that best reflects you.
Does your house look like an English garden or a beach house?
Do you love the casual look as opposed to straight lines?
Do you prefer natural light over indoor lighting?
Would you rather be outdoors or at the beach instead of stuck inside?
Your style is… Shabby Chic / coastal
Characteristics: Casual furnishings made from natural materials such as wicker, rattan, and weathered white-washed wood. Stripes and floral patterns are commonly featured in the fabrics.
Color palette: Layered blues, crisp whites, rosy reds, and greens.
Does city-living appeal to you?
Do you like the linear look of urban architecture?
Do you have suspended lamps with Edison bulbs in your home?
Do you like bar building materials in old factories and lofts?
Your style is… Industrial
Characteristics: Spacious, simple design that includes wood and metal elements. Exposed pipes, ducts, and brick walls are often seen. High ceilings are common.
Color palette: Neutral palette — gray, brown, grayish-white, and tan.
Do you read about art and know furniture designers’ names?
Are you a fan of low, sleek furniture with style and comfort?
Did you have a serious addiction to Mad Men?
Would you describe yourself as simple and uncomplicated?
Your style is… Mid-century Modern
Characteristics: Clean, often curved lines mixed with simple geometric shapes. There are usually a variety of materials (woods, metals, plastics) used in this design.
Color palette: Earth-tone neutrals (browns and grays) paired with bright, bold colors such as orange, chartreuse, pink, and blue.
Do you prefer simple design with clean lines and geometric patterns?
Do you believe “less is more”?
Would you describe yourself as organized, methodical, and efficient?
Is your home free of clutter?
Your style is… Minimalism
Characteristics: This is a bare essential look. Simple, uncluttered, clean lines in an open floor plan. Functional furniture with flat, smooth surfaces and strong lines.
Color palette: Monochromatic — variations of one color like white, beige, or gray.
Do you appreciate history and tradition?
Does your home have a timeless look?
Are you a planner who rarely acts on impulse?
Do you prefer stately color palettes and elegant furnishings?
Your style is… Traditional
Characteristics: Curved, substantial dark wood furniture defines this style, complemented by richly upholstered patterned fabrics, hardwood floors, and classic artwork that add warmth and timeless elegance.
Color palette: Deep, rich jewel-tone hues in reds, blues, and greens.
Are you trendy, yet classic and chic?
Do you love to shop at the flea market for well-loved decor items?
Do you have more seating than you need because you love to entertain?
Is your home known for its warmth and simplicity?
Your style is… Modern Farmhouse
Characteristics: A comfortable mix of old and new with heirloom hand-me-downs. Texture abounds with organic and natural materials.
Color palette: Dominated by natural colors such as soft white, stormy gray, greige, and brown with purple and blue accents.
Is The Great Gatsby your favorite book or movie?
Do you love rich metallics and sumptuous fabrics?
Is your home filled with stylized geometric patterns?
Do your friends describe you as glamorous?
Your style is… Art Deco / Hollywood Glam
Characteristics: Bold and opulent, yet elegant and functional. Angular, geometric forms are common, and fabrics have exotic patterns or high-shine finishes. Deeply colored, polished wood, often with a lacquered finish, is frequently paired with metallic accents.
Color palette: Accents of deep yellows, reds, greens, blues, and pinks, offset by softer colors of creams and beiges.
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